SPORTS

HIGH SCHOOLS: Rabbit, Indian introductions Aug. 10

Published

9 years ago

08/09/2017

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By ERIC VICCARO

sports@bowienewsonline.com

For the past few years, “Meet the Rabbits” had been on a sweltering Saturday evening.

But, the new leadership group with the Bowie Booster Club opted to change the event to a Thursday this year, and it’s set for 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Jackrabbit Stadium.

“I think it’s a good idea,” said Bowie athletic director and football coach Dylan Stark. “It will probably help bring more people to meet our athletes and stick around for midnight practice.”

“Meet the Rabbits” will essentially be a lead-up to the “Midnight Madness” practice set for the first minute on Aug. 11 – the first allowable date for football players to wear pads and face collisions.

The event will be packed with games and more, and the imposing inflatable run-through rabbit will be set up for the first time in a while.

“We wanted to combine the two in hopes that more of the community will attend both events,” said 2017-18 Booster Club President Jill Jones. “I thought if we had a crowd there already, then they might stay and experience Midnight Madness as well.”

Players in the following sports will be introduced: Football, volleyball, cheerleading and girls’ and boys’ cross country. The Mighty Marching Maroon also is expected to play the school song.

Parent Jason Seymour is the master of ceremonies. Read more in the Aug. 5 Bowie News.

Marli Moeller (seated) won the musical chairs competition during last year’s edition of “Meet the Rabbits.” Will Moeller attempt to defend her title? Find out this Thursday. (News file photo by Eric Viccaro)

SPORTS

Saint Jo volleyball opens with victory

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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In its first match since last year’s state semifinal appearance, Saint Jo hosted Bryson Aug. 11 and took a 25-13, 25-12, 25-21 win over the Cowgirls.

The Lady Panthers lost some talent to graduation but have five seniors ready to have a successful season. Savannah Hil, one of the five, got Saint Jo rolling offensively with a four-point serving string, including a pair of aces. Abby Carter’s kill and Kamron Skidmore’s block helped put the Lady Panthers up 5-2 in game one.

Hadleigh Moore added a four-point string of her own to extend the lead to 10-3. Tatum Morman’s pair, helped by a Hill kill, gave Saint Jo a 14-5 lead. Bryson got within five before a Hill 3-pointer, with help by a Carter kill, put the lead back at 18-10.

After an Olivia Johnson kill broke serve, Jordyn O’Neal served up the final five points, with Johnson providing a kill to move things along.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

SPORTS

Lady Indian VB falls in semis at Brock Tourney

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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Despite being the smallest school in the Brock varsity classic volleyball tournament, the Lady Indians finished 4th out of the eight teams there.

After losing to the host team in its first pool play match Aug. 14 18-25, 14-25 and also to Class 3A Wall 12-25, 8-25, Nocona rebounded to close out pool play with a 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Christoval. Sy Parker had 16 kills and 7 blocks in the three matches. Raylea Bowles had 12 kills, 17 digs and served up three aces. Maddyn Bowles had seven kills and 14 digs while Paige Davis had seven kills and 15 digs. Baylee Thomas added 11 digs.

From the setter spot, Kasi Castro had 20 assists, served up five aces and contributed 14 digs. Leah Meekins added 18 assists and six digs during the three matches.

To open Saturday’s bracket play, the Lady Indians posted a 25-18, 18-25, 26-24, 25-19 win over Fort Worth Christian. Castro staked Nocona to a 2-0 lead in game one. Kills by Parker set up pairs of points from Raylea Bowles and Leah Meekins helped Nocona negate an early deficit and take a 10-9 lead.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.

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Area teams hit gridiron for scrimmages

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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County football teams had their first scrimmage of the season Aug. 14 with mixed results.

Forestburg hosted Azle Christian and Victory Christian. Under a new system with new head coach Cori Hayes, the Longhorns looked pretty good in the coach’s eye.

“The first team looked good,” Hayes explained. “Overall we need to work on our pace and blocking assignments and blocking assignments. Overall we looked good for the new regime.”

Forestburg hits the road to scrimmage Newcastle Aug. 21.

For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.